George of the Jungle
"Watch out!"
Originally released in 1997. George of the Jungle is a adventure/comedy film. directed by Sam Weisman.
Starring Brendan Fraser, Leslie Mann, and Thomas Haden Church
Synopsis
Deep in the African jungle, a baby named George, the sole survivor of a plane crash, is raised by gorillas. George grows up to be a buff and lovable klutz who has a rainforest full of animal friends: Tookie, his big-beaked toucan messenger; Ape, a witty talking gorilla; and Shep, a peanut-loving pooch of an elephant. But when poachers mess with George's pals, the King of Swing swings into action.
Quick Facts
Release Date
July 15, 1997
28 years ago
Runtime
1h 32m
92 minutes total
User Rating
5.7/10
Mixed (2,190 votes)
Budget
$55M
Production budget
Box Office
$174.5M
3.2x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Brendan Fraser
as George of the Jungle
Leslie Mann
as Ursula Stanhope
Thomas Haden Church
as Lyle Van de Groot
John Cleese
as An Ape Named 'Ape' (voice)
Richard Roundtree
as Kwame
Abraham Benrubi
as Thor
Holland Taylor
as Beatrice Stanhope
John Bennett Perry
as Arthur Stanhope
Greg Cruttwell
as Max
Kelly Miracco
as Betsy
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $55,000,000
- Revenue
- $174,463,257
Production Companies
- Mandeville Films
- Walt Disney Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is George of the Jungle about?
Deep in the African jungle, a baby named George, the sole survivor of a plane crash, is raised by gorillas. George grows up to be a buff and lovable klutz who has a rainforest full of animal friend...
Who directed George of the Jungle?
George of the Jungle was directed by Sam Weisman.
How long is George of the Jungle?
George of the Jungle has a runtime of 1 hours and 32 minutes (92 minutes total).
When was George of the Jungle released?
George of the Jungle was released on July 15, 1997 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in George of the Jungle?
The main cast of George of the Jungle includes Brendan Fraser, Leslie Mann, Thomas Haden Church, John Cleese, Richard Roundtree.
Is George of the Jungle worth watching?
George of the Jungle has a user rating of 5.7/10 based on 2,190 reviews, indicating mixed reception from audiences.